I'm trying to use this as a sfx script in winrar. With autoit script you can use : @DesktopCommonDir and @ProgramsDir which gives the path of the desktop and startmenu. Is there in the sfx script such a command? The command %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs in sfx script won't work on all windows versions. The dutch version of xp has a different path name. The autoit script does work on all windows versions.

What is the difference in folder location for the desktop and startmenu between XP an Vista. Is it possible to copy the shortcuts to the startmenu for xp as well as for vista with a command like: "%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs" Or will this only work for vista ? I want to make a silent installation that works on both xp and vista.

I've spend the whole afternoon trying to find the answer but was confused by all the different ways of making a silent installation. One only uses the WPI application, the other uses autoit script and the other uses the rar sfx script. I was hoping that someone could explain the difference to me. For the beginning user of the silent installation this forum isn't always that clear. But if it isn't allowed to post so many questions on this forum i will use this site for viewing purpose only in the future.

I'm trying to make a silent install of powerdvd 7 with an rar sfx script. The explenation i found here: http://www.msfn.org/board/Powerdvd_v7x_Sil...ded#entry546950 But i don't understand how to make the sfx script. Can anyone help me with this?

I'm trying to make a silent install for the program powerdvd 7. USSF gives the following solution which i don't understand. Does anyone know how to do this?? message: Unpack the monolith setup file with UniExtract or other extractor. The unpack archive should be either .CAB based or .MSI based. Next, only for .CAB based: Record an installation with this command:%wpipath%\install\apps\grafisch\cyberlink.powerdvd.ultra.deluxe.v7.3.2911\setup /r /f1"x:\setup.iss" Now you can perform a silent installation with the iss file:%wpipath%\install\apps\grafisch\cyberlink.powerdvd.ultra.deluxe.v7.3.2911\setup /s /f1"x:\setup.iss" next, only for .msi based: msiexec.exe /i setup.mis /qb I have extracted the setup file, but i don't know how to record an installation.

I'm trying to make nero 8 a silent install in windows post installation but USSF gives the next message: USSF detected that the file you selected is a valid PE file. However, it couldn't identify its type. The header returned by PEiD was 'Nothing found' Can anyone tell me how to make it a silent install in WPI?